The Hand Held Mandolin has made a massive difference to the amount of fruit and veg my kids eat. Wafer thin apples in a jiffy, courgettes sliced into soup, and those pretty little matchsticks of carrots or apples on top of anything.
It’s not pricey and might be a good way to add to your own stocking (just in case!)

A complete dream of a present for someone special. A hamper full of luxurious treats, PLUS a voucher for a breakfast trip there for two.
We go every time anyone has a birthday, and it’s by far my favourite spot for Brunching in town.

Just the sweetest little bag to give anyone over Christmas, hosts for dinner, teachers, neighbours, make a big old batch, it’s super easy and turn them into christmassy bites with these adorable moulds, which you get to keep and use again and again!

Just the easiest and tastes crisp crunchy cookie that you can give in bindles as a present, or eat yourself, or decorate the tree with! (I recommend adding chilli powder to these to prevent them being snaffled fast!).

Super cute packed up in a little bag with some pretty ribbon tied round, these are my staple teachers presents and anyone who just needs a little thank you. So make a big batch as they are popular with all ages:

This lovely company delivered all the soft gooey (forbidden when pregnant) cheeses to me after I had one of my babies, it was the best present ever. And they do Christmas boxes at £29, a great present to take for dinner, your in-laws etc.

https://www.pongcheese.co.uk

DELI HAMPER

A perfect present for a discerning foodie, this De Beavoir Deli stocks some of my very favourites, like Newton & Pott chutneys and jams, and my granny’s best chocolates Charbonnel et Walker, this one has champagne in it too.

THE MEN

DREAM STEAK KNIVES

We were given a set of these French beauties from a market when we were there on holiday years ago by one of my best friends in the world, and every time we use them, we think of her. They are so elegant and super sharp, not an obvious combination:

I don’t know why it’s the place for men, it;s not, but I gave this to my husband as a present before we got married and he loved it. The Ginger Pig is an amazing place to learn all about everything meat and butchery:

https://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/butchery-classes/our-classes/

ECO TYPES

Giving presents can so often feel like just filling up houses with more STUFF. Here are some options that are practical, useful and have a lighter footprint and last longer than most. I’m particularly trying to stop bringing plastic into my life these days, so these are all things I’ve bought recently and love:

WATER CARAFE FOR LIFE

The perfect transition from a plastic water filter. This charcoal purifies your water, makes it taste fabulous and this glass carafe is so pretty you’ll drink more water just having it around.

The charcoal sticks are not expensive and you only need to replace them every 6 months.

Cling Film is one of those dreaded SINGLE USE PLASTICS that are the worst offenders and get everywhere. So when I discovered these two brilliant women who had started up their company this year making these delicious smelling, totally practical and really beautiful wraps, I just can’t get more excited.

Please support them, the planet and your family’s plastic load, by buying them up for everyone you know. I’ve bagged you lot a nifty discount if you add LIZZIE15:

Stainless steel reusable beauties for all the food storing, portable tricks you need. They look lovely, work perfectly and you can keep them forever. Another small company that cares a LOT:

LIZZIE5 will get you a discount there too:

https://elephantbox.co.uk

KIDS

I’m always trying to stem the tide of plastic in our house, and after 10 years of kids Christmases it gets easier to see what might just be in the bin in a few days time. So here are some treats to last a little longer I hope:

GROW SOMETHING

It’s a boring cliche, but getting children involved in food makes all the difference, so making growing veg fun is never a bad idea.

BOOKS
Christmas morning was always made by the rustling tissue paper and the heavy weight on my feet of the books that didn’t fit in the stocking. So I’m always sure to stock up on books for Christmas and give them to everyone.

Always Cookbooks to be had, and these are new or much loved:

If you haven’t got mine, it’s at £13 and you might like it, have a look at what the 78 lovely reviewers have said:

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I'm Lizzie King, and I make deliciously easy, super healthy food for babies, children and families. All my recipes are naturally gluten, sugar and dairy free. I live in London with my husband and 3 children.